Sr Anlst, Prod & Proc Quality
Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most advanced jet engines, is looking for dedicated individuals to become a part of our organization. If you would like to work in an dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for!
This is your chance to join a company steeped in history yet focused on the future by developing engines that provide step-change improvements for the next generation of commercial aircraft and fifth generation fighters. Pratt & Whitney, a pioneer in flight and technology, is part of the United Technologies Corporation (UTC) family. UTC is a Fortune 50 company located in over 4,800 locations in approximately 80 countries with $54 billion in revenues (2010).
The Pratt and Whitney Global Supply Chain Supplier Quality organization is looking for an energetic quality engineer to provide quality engineering support to the Small Hardware Parts Center (SHPC) value streams.
This position provides the opportunity to learn new techniques, take on new challenges, apply creative solutions to complex problems and interact with suppliers and Pratt & Whitney teams at all levels. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team aligned around common goals of delighting the customer, improving quality processes, and using continuous improvement tools to provide development opportunities for optimized results.
Responsibilities include:
Provide Quality Engineering support to SHPC value streams.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities with our suppliers.
Manage assigned value stream quality system processes to meet performance targets.
Serve as subject matter expert on supplier development teams.
Demonstrated ability in root cause analysis, problem solving, and process improvement techniques is required.
Knowledge of AS-9100 is preferred.
The successful candidate will be an aggressive self starter who demonstrates the ability and willingness to own the quality performance metrics for a value stream, and be the primary partner in driving the action plans developed through effective problem solving.
Lean manufacturing experience a plus, as is demonstrated ability to review and optimize existing processes.
Demonstrated ability in decision making, business judgment and delivering results in a fast-paced production environment is required.
Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are required.
Other requirements include:
Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of management
Highly effective team player
Ability to influence activity outside the direct chain of command
Ability to work in a highly cross functional matrix reporting environment
United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minimum of 4 to 7+ years in quality engineering or quality administration positions required. Demonstrated knowledge and successful application of problem solving tools and techniquesis required.
